49ers Darcel McBath, (28) Perrish Cox, (20) , Anthony Dixon, (24) and Donte Whitner, (31) celebrate at the end of the game, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 and advancing to the Superbowl.

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49ers Michael Crabtree, (15) fumbles the ball on the one yard line in the fourth quarter, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Wide receiver Randy Moss (84) runs through the Falcons defense during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Frank Gore salutes fans as he walked off the field with his son. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) on a quarterback sneak past cornerback Robert McClain (27) in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, (7) comes back into the game after a time out, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

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San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.
Photo by David Walter Banks for The San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco 49ers fan Quince Rgainous at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.
Photo by David Walter Banks for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and Safety Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass int he first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked by Defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Running back Frank Gore (21) takes the field at the start of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Tight end Vernon Davis (85) is pushed out of bonds by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent (52) during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) with coach jim Harbaugh during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) runs past Running back Rock Cartwright (28) and snapper Charles Mitchell (26)during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Both teams react after Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) fumbles the ball on the one yard line in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) runs past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Colin Kaepernick was mobbed by photographers after the contest. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Frank Gore looked at some 49er fans after finishing an interview for television. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) talks with Running back Frank Gore (21) about a play prior to the snap late in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Frank Gore and his ten year old son Little Frank waited for an interview on television after the game. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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LaMichael James hurtled some defensive players during a fourth quarter run back from a punt. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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San Francisco 49ers fans inside the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.
Photo by David Walter Banks for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Colin Kaepernick speaks with Matt Ryan after the 49ers defeated the Falcons on Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 and advancing to the Superbowl.

Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) takes down wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Kicker David Akers (2) in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Matt Ryan throws under pressure in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 and advancing to the Superbowl.

San Francisco 49ers huddle before a play during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with Running back Frank Gore (21) following a touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

49er fans greeted Frank Gore as he walked to an interview after the game. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Atlanta coach Mike Smith congratulated Jim Harbaugh on the victory. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

Matt Ryan lost a fumble in the second half recovered by Aldon Smith. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Patrick Willis stopped running back Jason Snelling for a short gain in the second half. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

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A SFPD officer swept broken glass out of the street after a fan threw a trash can into the middle of 24th Street during celebrations after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons and was promptly arrested by SFPD in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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A Niner's fan pushed a trash can onto 24th Street during celebrations after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons and was promptly arrested by SFPD in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

A Niner's fan pushed a trash can onto 24th Street during celebrations after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons and was promptly arrested by SFPD in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

Ben Mosqueda played a vuvuzela along Mission Street after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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Cesar Martinez celebrated along 24th Street after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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Francisco Duartez shaved the 49ers logo onto the side of his head as he celebrated along 24th Street after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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Will-G beat on a newspaper stand along Mission Street after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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Fans honked their horns and hung out the windows of cars during celebrations along 24th Street after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

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A Niner's fan pushed a trash can onto 24th Street and was promptly arrested by SFPD during celebrations and residents helped clean it up after the San Francisco 49er's beat the Atlanta Falcons in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, January, 20, 2013.

49ers Michael Crabtree, (15) fumbles the ball on the one yard line in the fourth quarter, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

John Abraham and Corey Peters sit on the sideline dejected in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 and advancing to the Superbowl.

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San Francisco 49ers fans inside the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.
Photo by David Walter Banks for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) fumbles the ball on the one yard line during fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) fumbles the ball on the one yard line during fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.
Photo by David Walter Banks for The San Francisco Chronicle.

Cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) blocks a pass intended for wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) runs over Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Defensive back Darcel McBath #28, Anthony Dixon #24 and defensive back Perrish Cox #20 of the San Francisco 49ers react after stopping the Atlanta Falcons on fourth down in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with Leonard Davis and Daniel Kilgore (67) after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII.

San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Jean Francois reacts after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh runs onto the field with an assistant after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15, running back Frank Gore #21 and tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The San Francisco 49ers celebrate with head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII.

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Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson sits on the team bench after being defeated by San Francisco 49ers in the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII.

Offensive tackle Anthony Davis (76) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Running back LaMichael James (23) runs pass Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chris Owens (21) during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Running back LaMichael James (23) runs past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chris Owens (21) and running back Jason Snelling (44) int he second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) and Offensive guard Mike Iupati (77) before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Cornerback Tarell Brown (25) attempts to stop Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Patrick Willis (52) takes down Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and Safety Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked during the fist half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs past San Francisco 49ers Safety Dashon Goldson (38) in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) breaks through an attempted tackle by Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan walked away after greeting Colin Kaepernick at midfield. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl Sunday January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) laughs with coach Jim Harbaugh before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

Cornerback Chris Culliver (29) catches an interception in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

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Daniel Kilgore, left, and Alex Boone, right after the 49ers defeated the Falcons on Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 and advancing to the Superbowl.

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San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) is picked up and carried back for a loss of yards by Linebacker Aldon Smith (99), Linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53), Defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) and Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA., on Sunday January 20, 2013.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Leonard Davis #68 and head coach Jim Harbaugh and Jonathan Goodwin #59 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate as they walk off of the field after they won 28-24 against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

49ers head coach Jm Harbaugh talks with a referee in the fourth quarter, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 to win the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

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San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore gets past Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson (23) for a first down during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)